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Posted on June 26, 2019April 20, 2020

Let’s put the “A” in STEAM!

All teachers hear and see these days is STEM   STEM   STEM, and how to incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math into every day subjects. This is a good thing, for…

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Posted on May 2, 2019April 20, 2020

Custom Kits made to your specifications

Have you ever known exactly what kinds of activities and experiences you want to integrate in your classrooms but can’t figure out how to make the time you need to…

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Posted on November 9, 2018May 8, 2019

World Science Day

World Science Day for Peace and Development, or World Science Day is tomorrow, November 10. This day highlights the important role of science in society, and the need to engage…

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Posted on November 5, 2018May 8, 2019

Concussions

You’re playing football and you keep getting tackled, bouncing your head on the ground. Nothing is broken, but your brain has been rattled. Those hits have led to a traumatic…

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Posted on October 15, 2018May 8, 2019

Financial Literacy

It used to be that a workingman’s wages were sufficient enough to be able to save. The housing market was cheap, people paid more attention to their debt, and the…

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Posted on September 27, 2018March 18, 2019

Flexible Seating is the Way To Go!

Flexible seating is becoming more and more relevant in classrooms across the country, as teachers try to provide increased engagement in classrooms. There is a lot to consider in adapting…

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Posted on September 24, 2018September 25, 2018

In the Market for a Microscope?

Thinking of buying a microscope? Microscopes fall into two basic categories: a compound, or high power microscope; and a stereo, or low power microscope. If you are interested in looking…

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Posted on September 20, 2018March 18, 2019

Get Your Students Into a Growth Mindset

Have you ever wondered why some students embrace learning while others shut down when they suffer a setback? Scientists wondered as well, and through years of study determined that it…

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Posted on September 17, 2018March 18, 2019

Teenage Alcoholism

Think about this… You’re had too many drinks at the party. You get into your car to drive home. Your vision is blurred, you can’t see inside the shadows made…

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Posted on September 13, 2018March 18, 2019

Teaching Kids to Code

We live in a digital age in which everyone has a computer. It is a part of our daily lives. Every student should have access to computers, smartphones, or tablets,…

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Posted on September 10, 2018March 18, 2019

Unusual Art Forms

An art form is not only the specific shape or quality an artistic expression takes, but also the way the creation affects others. Art teachers are familiar with these new…

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Posted on September 6, 2018September 13, 2018

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

These days, one in five children in the United States is obese. September’s National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month provides a chance for all of us to learn more about this…

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Posted on August 23, 2018August 27, 2018

Have You Thought About Adding a Class Newsletter?

How many times have your students gone home from school, reporting that they did nothing that day? “Nothing” or “not much” is often the response to a parent’s questions about…

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Posted on August 20, 2018March 18, 2019

STEAM Part 3 — Funding

Funding a new initiative like a STEAM curriculum can be intimidating. Whether you decide to combine certain subjects like art and technology, or your school board is ready to undertake…

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Posted on August 16, 2018March 18, 2019

Great Arts and Crafts Lesson Plans!

“All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.”   ~ Pablo Picasso As the school year starts, teachers are always looking for new…

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Posted on August 13, 2018March 19, 2019

STEAM Part 2 — Prepare for the Undertaking

STEAM education is making its way across the country. The alliance of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math are preparing students of all ages for future jobs, education, and discoveries.…

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Posted on August 9, 2018September 13, 2018

Yoga in the Classroom

Today’s children are more anxious and stressed at school than ever before due to more rigid testing requirements and higher academic and social expectations. The prevalence of behavior and emotional…

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Posted on August 6, 2018July 10, 2019

STEM/STEAM Part 1 — What Is It?

There has been a lot of talk about STEM and STEAM curriculums lately. Some schools already have already jumped on the STEAM bandwagon; others are trying to prepare for its…

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Posted on August 2, 2018August 7, 2018

Getting Teachers Ready To Go Back To School

Summer flies by faster than hummingbird wings, and before you know it’s time to get ready to go back to school. It is one thing to get students back on…

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Posted on July 31, 2018March 19, 2019

August is American Artist Appreciation Month

When people think of famous visual artists, the first to come to mind are often the European classics: Rembrandt, Picasso, Monet. Unless the exception is someone the viewer is really…

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Posted on July 26, 2018August 7, 2018

20 Fun Science Facts

The world of science is a fascinating place. It is the inspiration for hope and amazement, the precursor of science fiction, and the last chance for body repair. So thanks…

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Posted on July 19, 2018September 13, 2018

DNA Tests for Weight Loss

There are very few people who do not want to lose weight. Overeating, eating the wrong things, and lack of exercise all contribute to being overweight. Overall, 70.7 percent of…

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Posted on July 16, 2018July 17, 2018

Math Anxiety Is Real

Math anxiety can be a big problem in all grades. It’s not just a dislike for the subject – it’s a real problem that blocks the brain’s working memory and…

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Posted on July 12, 2018August 14, 2018

Full STEAM Ahead!

There is a growing wave of educational instruction riding over the country. STEAM is a curriculum that focuses on educating students in five basic skills: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and…

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Posted on July 9, 2018

Makerspace 5 — The Testimony

Makerspace is a collaborative work space inside a school, library or separate public/private facility for making, learning, exploring, and sharing that uses high tech to no tech tools.  It has…

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Posted on July 5, 2018February 24, 2020

10 Interesting PE Facts

Everyone these days is into physical education. And well they should be. If we can’t be marathon runners or professional athletes, a walk or two around the block will do…

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Posted on July 2, 2018March 18, 2019

Makerspace 4 — Where Do You Get Ideas?

So you’ve done it! You’ve secured a space for after-school makerspace. You’ve gotten donations and a grant. Now what do you teach? Teachers have their own idea of creativity; of…

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Posted on June 28, 2018July 3, 2018

Positive Teacher-Student Relationships Are Important

There used to be a time when there was a strong line drawn between teacher and student. The teacher taught, the student learned. And if there were any problems, miscommunications,…

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Posted on June 25, 2018March 19, 2019

Makerspace 3 — How to Get What You Need

You have gotten the approval for a makerspace. You have talked to other teachers and are working out curriculums with their classes, and have a basic idea of what you…

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Posted on June 21, 2018

What Is Flipped Learning?

Flipped Learning is an approach that allows teachers to implement a methodology, or various methodologies, in their classrooms. The principal goals of flipping are: To make the classroom an active…

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Posted on June 19, 2018March 19, 2019

Makerspace Part 2 — Propose and Start

You have thought out how you are going to teach students in their makerspace, and how you are going to connect their projects with your curriculum. Now it’s time to…

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Posted on June 14, 2018July 10, 2019

Tessle Your Tesselations!

Sunday, June 17th is Tessellation Day! This day was started up for all pattern-lovers by a group of math fans and a children’s book author. Emily Grosvenor, author of the…

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Posted on June 11, 2018January 3, 2019

Makerspace Part 1 — Mental Prep

Thinking about turning classroom space into Makerspace? Last October we touched on the generalities of Makerspace. A makerspace is a collaborative workspace inside a school, library, or separate public/private facility…

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Posted on May 29, 2018

Seven Ways to Keep Germs Away

We all can remember the million times our parents said “wash your hands before dinner.” We’d nod and run into the bathroom and wash up. For some of us that…

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Posted on May 25, 2018June 21, 2018

A Quick History of Art – Part 4

The beauty and wonder of art is how it affects our everyday life. We may not understand what we are looking at, yet it still evokes a response from our…

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Posted on May 21, 2018

Water from Air

Most of us do not realize that there is a shortage of fresh drinking water in many countries. It is a scarce natural resource that is under threat from humanity’s…

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Posted on May 18, 2018March 19, 2019

A Quick History of Art — Part 3

Art has ridden on a crest of innovation and dynamics. Part 2 dealt with the emergence of art as a classical, embroidered movement. Now, from the building of the pyramids…

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Posted on May 11, 2018June 21, 2018

A Quick History of Art – Part 2

Art has been in the hearts and souls of mankind for a very long time. Part 1 blog dealt with the dawn of art. The timeline started simple and spread…

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Posted on May 8, 2018May 8, 2018

We Salute Teachers!

Teacher Appreciation Week is a week-long celebration held the first week of May that recognizes teachers and the contributions they make to education and society. Teacher Appreciation Week this year…

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Posted on May 3, 2018June 22, 2018

A Quick History of Art – Part 1

As long as there has been someone leaving a lasting creative mark on something else, there has been art. Expressing man’s mind and heart on objects shows that art has…

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Posted on April 30, 2018March 19, 2019

Websites That Give You New Perspective on Math

Teaching Math should be fun and interesting, but sometimes the concepts and introduction of new material can be hard for students to understand. Help is on the way! Here are five…

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Posted on April 26, 2018May 17, 2018

May Day is Just Around the Corner!

The first day of May is probably just an ordinary day for you and your family. But for centuries, many cultures celebrated May Day as the first day of summer,…

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Posted on April 23, 2018May 17, 2018

Special Olympics

The Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, providing year-round training and competitions to 5.7 million athletes and Unified Sports partners in 172 countries. The…

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Posted on April 20, 2018May 9, 2018

Three Ways to Celebrate Astronomy Day

“The purpose of life is the investigation of the Sun, the Moon, and the heavens.”  ~ Anaxagoras, Philosopher   April 21, 2018 is Astronomy Day! Astronomy Day focuses on sharing…

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Posted on April 17, 2018April 18, 2018

Five Things To Do at the Math NCTM Conference

Come join us for the NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) Annual Meeting and Exposition April 25-28, 2018 in Washington, D.C. Join thousands of your mathematics education peers at…

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Posted on April 12, 2018May 9, 2018

Food Trends + Super Foods = Fun Eating!

According to QSR Magazine, consumers are implementing trends in their own lifestyles and want to see them reflected on restaurant menus. In response, chefs are creating more items in-house and…

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Posted on April 9, 2018May 9, 2018

Is Forensic Science for You?

Most of what we know about Forensic Science is in the form of the CSI TV show: they come in, sprinkle powder for fingerprints, do a DNA swab, and boom!…

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Posted on April 4, 2018March 19, 2019

Keep Skills Sharp with Smart Starts

A brand new tool has been created to encourage students to keep ahead in reading, writing, and math, both during school and summer breaks. Nasco’s Smart Start Kits reviews what…

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Posted on April 2, 2018April 2, 2018

Nasco Supports National Autism Awareness Month

Please join Nasco Education in support of National Autism Awareness Month during April. We are proud to join educators everywhere in promoting autism awareness, autism acceptance, and to draw attention…

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Posted on March 29, 2018May 17, 2018

The Fast Food Blues

We all eat fast foods now and then – we all stop for a quick burger or a soda on our way to and from all the places we visit.…

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Posted on March 26, 2018July 3, 2018

Give Your Students a (Sensory) Break

With all the running around adults do, it is often said that adults need a “sensory break” now and then. Well, children need sensory breaks now and then, too. Just…

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Posted on March 19, 2018March 19, 2018

Get Your School Garden Going

School gardens are a growing phenomenon across the country. From tiny plots to larger sections of school grounds, gardening provides educators a way to enhance education through practical, hands-on, reality-based…

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Posted on March 16, 2018March 19, 2019

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

To most in America, Saint Patrick’s Day celebrates the Irish and their traditions by parades, music, shamrocks, and green beer. But are we celebrating true traditions or a fluffy version?…

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Posted on March 14, 2018March 19, 2019

Ten Pieces of Pi

Pi Day is a Math Holiday held on March 14th or 3-14 in tribute to the common 3.14 approximation for pi. The pi constant represents the ratio between the circumferences of a circle…

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Posted on March 12, 2018

Animal Assisted Therapy for Seniors

There is a growing movement in senior housing centers and retirement homes to increase animal/patient interactions for health and wellness benefits. This means not only bringing in live pets to…

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Posted on March 8, 2018March 8, 2018

The Story of MyPlate

Once upon a time there was a little round plate that was divided into four colorful sections with a little round circle on its upper right shoulder. This little plate…

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Posted on March 5, 2018March 5, 2018

12 Tips on Picking a Preschool

Prechool is a very big step for a small child. It’s a new world full of strange adults and lots of other kids. It may seem like a lot of…

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Posted on March 1, 2018March 19, 2019

March is Youth Art Month!

March is Youth Art Month! Youth Art Month is a celebration of the visual arts, linking more than 800,000 K-12 students and over 200 art educators all across America to the…

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Posted on February 27, 2018March 19, 2019

Warm Ups and Cool Downs

Whether it’s kids or adults, none of us ever seem to have enough time to stretch and warm up before we work out or play sports. We’re in good shape,…

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Posted on February 22, 2018

I Want to Be a Scientist

I Want To Be a Scientist. This is a phrase thrown around by children all the way up to high school or college. But what does becoming a scientist entail?…

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Posted on February 19, 2018March 19, 2019

Cool Math Facts

The science of Math may be one of the more demanding subjects to learn, but it is also a world full of strange facts and discoveries. Here are some cool…

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Posted on February 15, 2018March 20, 2019

The Future of Farming

When you wonder about the future of farming, do you picture wall-to-wall fields of grain spreading across the land to the horizon? If so, think again. The challenge of how…

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